A Case for and Against Ketogenic Diets in Athletes. Issue 1 (February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kavalek, Matthew; Gannon, Ryan; Nelson, Mike T.
• Other Names: Galpin Andrew J. section editor.
• Is Part Of: Strength and conditioning journal. Volume 39:Issue 1(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-02
• Subjects: Physical education and training -- Periodicals; Bodybuilding -- Periodicals; Muscle strength -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000269
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-1602

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY GENERALLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF A KETOGENIC DIET (KD) IN SOME CLINICAL AND/OR MEDICAL POPULATIONS. ALTHOUGH CURRENT EVIDENCE INDICATES ATHLETES RANGING FROM GYMNASTS TO ELITE ULTRAMARATHONERS MAY BENEFIT FROM A KD, MUCH DISAGREEMENT EXISTS REGARDING ITS SOUNDNESS IN ATHLETIC AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE SITUATIONS. THE FOLLOWING COLUMN WILL PRESENT A CASE FOR, AND AGAINST, THE USE OF KD IN ATHLETES. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU. VISITNSCA-SCJ.COM TO WEIGH IN ON THE POINT/COUNTERPOINT QUICK POLL.